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New poll results show Wyoming voters support Medicaid expansion
November 1, 2021
A new poll released by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), AARP, the American Heart Association, and 
American Lung Association shows the majority of Wyoming voters support efforts to increase access to health care by expanding Medicaid. Nearly two-thirds (66%) of Wyoming residents support expanding Medicaid in the state, according to the poll conducted by New Bridge Strategy.
Additional findings include:
- 65% of residents say they want their state legislator to support Medicaid expansion
- More than half of voters say the health care system is not meeting the needs of working, lower-income residents
- Nearly one in three say health care costs and access to care are the most important issues in Wyoming
Wyoming is one of 12 states that has not expanded Medicaid, which could increase access to care for about 24,000 hardworking, low-income residents in the state. For more information on the poll methodology and findings, click here.
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